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Mission Fair Oct. 18: Practicing God's Dream

God has great dreams for our community and our world. How can we, as Lutherans in Southeastern Pennsylvania, be more effective in helping those dreams come true? We'll start figuring this out together at the 2008 Mission Fair, Saturday, Oct. 18 at St. Matthew, Springfield. Visitour website for more information.


Mark SEKUCo Sunday Oct. 5

Our Synod will celebrate SEKUCo Sunday on Oct. 5 to lift up the inspiring ministry of our Tanzanian companion synod's Sebastian Kolowa University College, which is now finishing its first year with 138 students in special needs education. Watch your mailings and our website for more information.


Fall conference gatherings set

Mark your calendar now for this fall's series of conference gatherings with the bishop, deans and staff. See the schedule for the gathering near you.


Synod office emergency closure
Robert W. Fisher

The Synod Office is closed until Monday, Aug. 18 to allow for the repair and cleanup of a broken sewage pipe in the ceiling of the office. We will attempt to relocate any meetings scheduled at the office the remainder of this week. Thank you for your patience. (click this link for full article...)
It's God's party…and you are invited!
Robert Fisher

Lay and rostered leaders of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod's nine conferences will gather under the theme "We are ambassadors for Christ" (2 Cor. 5:20a) in celebrations across the five-county region this fall. (click this link for full article...)
Clinical Pastoral Education at Liberty
Cynta Outterbridge

Would your ministry benefit from being part of a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) group? (click this link for full article...)
Updated Congregations in Transition
Cynta Outterbridge

Our listing of Congregations in Transitions is now available. (click this link for full article...)
Hearing on the Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality
Cynta Outterbridge

On Saturday, August 2, 9:30 - 11:30am, there will be a Hearing on the Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality. (click this link for full article...)
Supply Pastor List Updated
Cynta Outterbridge

To get an updated listing of the Supply Pastor list and Supply Pastor Contact list please see below. (click this link for full article...)
Council President/Vice President Workshop Sept. 20
Cynta Outterbridge

The next council president and vice president event with Bishop Burkat and Kelly Fryer from A Renewal Enterprise will be held Saturday, September 20, 2008 (click this link for full article...)
Multiple staff workshop
Cynta Outterbridge

The dynamics of multiple staff ministry is something one learns after leaving the seminary. (click this link for full article...)
Consecration Sunday Leaders
Cynta Outterbridge

As of August 16, 2004, the SEPA Synod will publish a list of trained Consecration Sunday guest leaders and speakers. (click this link for full article...)
Water Pumps gifted to Lutheran Disaster Relief
Cynta Outterbridge

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) in Southeast Pennsylvania is happy to announce the distribution of five completely outfitted Briggs & Stratton commercial power water pumps. (click this link for full article...)
Lutheran Settlement House Announces New Leadership
Cynta Outterbridge

Lutheran Settlement House's Board of Directors appointed Kate Hyzer, former Special Assistant to the Executive Director as the new Interim Executive Director. (click this link for full article...)
Summer Office Hours
Cynta Outterbridge

The synod office will be closed Friday, July 4, 2008, in observance of Independence Day. (click this link for full article...)
Letter from Bishop Hanson
Bishop Mark Hanson

With a swiftness that we could not have imagined only weeks ago, the waters have brought chaos to a large area of the central United States. (click this link for full article...)
John H. P. Reumann dies
Cynta Outterbridge

The New Testament Professor was a force in Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogues. (click this link for full article...)
SEPA Youth of the month
Cynta Outterbridge

Starting in January 2006, the LYO board began recognizing an outstanding youth of our synod each month. (click this link for full article...)
SEPA Social Ministry Organization Coalition Update
Cynta Outterbridge

Want read more about what’s happening in our Social Ministry Organizations? (click this link for full article...)
Reproducible Domestic Disaster Alert: U.S. Tornadoes is online
Robert W. Fisher

A reproducible "Spring 2008 U.S. Tornadoes" ELCA Domestic Disaster Alert is ready to place in Sunday bulletins and newsletters. (click this link for full article...)
One family, three floods: Your help is needed!
Robert Fisher

In Northeast PA Lou and Kelly's house outside Hazelton was flooded three times from September 2004 to November 2006. Their home could not be salvaged after the last flood, and this family still has a mortgage to pay off and therefore cannot afford to buy another property. Lutheran Disaster Response is working with Lou and Kelly to build a simple structure that will be elevated 8 feet, and lift their future home out of the flood plain. If you have connections that can provide construction materials for free or at a reduced cost, or if you sense God leading you to volunteer or donate to assist this family, contact Linda Frey at 610-847-5775 or lwfrey@epix.net . (click this link for full article...)
Mayor, religious leaders hold service for peace
Robert Fisher

ayor Nutter and the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia invite you to an Interfaith Service for Peace and Healing in our Community on Monday, June 2 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. (click this link for full article...)
Construction begins on Gateway Plaza
Robert Fisher

Construction has begun on the Gateway Plaza portion of the Chapel Renovation project on the campus of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP). (click this link for full article...)
Save the date: SEKUCo Sunday Oct. 5
Robert Fisher

Our Synod will celebrate SEKUCo Sunday on Oct. 5 to lift up the inspiring ministry of our Tanzanian companion synod's Sebastian Kolowa University College, which is now finishing its first year with 138 students in special needs education. (click this link for full article...)
LAMPa welcomes Marissa Harris
Robert Fisher

Marissa Harris has joined Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) our ELCA state public policy office, as advocacy developer. (click this link for full article...)
SEKUCo completing a successful first year
Janet Waechter

Provost Anneth Munga has recently provided a detailed update on the second semester progress at SEKUCo. All of the 138 students returned for their second semester in February and will finish in June. The students have covered specialization courses in visual, speech and intellectual impairment and early intervention and are in their core courses on Development Studies and Teaching and Learning now. While second semester classes end in June, there will be numerous “summer” programs. (click this link for full article...)
Join First Suburbs Project in affecting regional change
Robert Fisher

The SEPA First Suburbs Issues Convention on May 31 will bring together leaders from across the region to seek solutions to critical problems in the area of infrastructure, housing, education finance and social services. You're invited to join the conversation at Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote at 9:30 a.m. (click this link for full article...)
Updated pulpit supply list
Robert Fisher

Updated listings of preachers available for pulpit supply are posted online. (click this link for full article...)
Sign up now for Lutheran Charities Steeplechase 2008
Robert W. Fisher

Ride, walk or run for a good cause at the 2008 Lutheran Charities Steeplechase on Saturday, June 28. All proceeds benefit Lutheran Charities and the social ministry agencies in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Registration forms and publicity materials are available online now. (click this link for full article...)
SEPA youth are going places!
Molly Beck Dean

Can a trip change your life? There's no doubt about it! In August a group of youth and young adults head for an immersion trip to our companion Synod, the North Eastern Diocese of Tanzania. There will be opportunities to see the joys and struggles that are part of everyday life in a culture that is very different and to recognize the joys and struggles that are shared by all people of faith, wherever they may be. These life changing experiences build world changing leaders. Muzuri Safari! Have a great journey! (click this link for full article...)
Social ministry grant applications available
Robert W. Fisher

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Social Ministry Committee supports and encourages congregational efforts to respond to God’s call to serve Christ and the human family. (click this link for full article...)
Come to the table...in remembrance of me
Robert W. Fisher

Region 8 Global Mission and World Hunger Committees are sponsoring a Global Mission Event on May 23 and 24, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, Pa. (click this link for full article...)
Bishop's fall 2008 conference gatherings set
Robert W. Fisher

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A call from people of faith to stop violence
Robert W. Fisher

The Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia's non-violence pledge received attention when Mayor Michael Nutter read it at the pre-inaugural prayer service January 3. Learn more about the pledge and download copies for use in your congregation. (click this link for full article...)
Save the date: Lutheran Night at the Phillies
Robert W. Fisher

Enjoy a great night of baseball and support our Synod’s youth ministry programs at the 2008 Lutheran Night at the Phillies on Friday, May 30 at 7:05 p.m. when the Phils take on Florida. (click this link for full article...)
Earn $300 and help your congregation save money
ELCA Board of Pensions

Because the ELCA Board of Pensions wants to help its plan members toward greater wellness, the 2008 health plan is going to pay you to take the confidential Mayo Clinic health risk assessment and pay you to pursue health improvement activities. (click this link for full article...)
2008 Compensation guide now available
Robert W. Fisher

Our synod's revised 2008 guidelines for compensation of clergy and lay rostered leaders is now available at the synod website. (click this link for full article...)

Newest Articles
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It's God's party…and you are invited! 8/6/2008 10:24:41 AM
Clinical Pastoral Education at Liberty 7/22/2008 5:15:24 AM
Updated Congregations in Transition 7/17/2008 11:44:48 AM
Hearing on the Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality 7/10/2008 11:07:15 AM
Supply Pastor List Updated 7/10/2008 9:01:03 AM
Council President/Vice President Workshop Sept. 20 7/9/2008 6:48:15 AM
Multiple staff workshop 7/7/2008 1:01:52 PM
Consecration Sunday Leaders 7/7/2008 9:56:17 AM
Water Pumps gifted to Lutheran Disaster Relief 7/7/2008 9:42:53 AM
Newest Downloads
CPE Program at Liberty Flyer 7/22/2008 5:19:18 AM
Congregations in Transition July 2008 7/17/2008 11:40:56 AM
Sexuality Hearing Agenda 7/10/2008 11:10:17 AM
Supply Pastor Contact List 7/10/2008 9:03:25 AM
Supply Pastor List 7/10/2008 9:02:28 AM
Consecration Sunday Leaders 7/10/2008 5:34:43 AM
Multiple Staff Workshop 2008 7/8/2008 6:11:52 AM
Obituary John H. P. Reumann 6/10/2008 5:58:21 AM
Youth of the Month 6/9/2008 11:24:42 AM
SMOC June 2008 (3) 6/9/2008 11:04:49 AM
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